Labels, Egg Cartons & Other Paper Product Manufacturing in the US

Environmental concerns threaten an industry's future

As the industry is now declining, aggressive marketing campaigns and product differentiation will be necessary to increase domestic sales. Overseas markets may breathe fresh air into this industry, but growing environmental awareness may have some negative impact on demand for products over the long term, as consumption patterns move away from disposable items and manufacturers and retailers seek to re-use packaging products.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paper or paperboard into products (except containers, bags, coated and treated paper, stationery products, and sanitary paper products) or converting pulp into pulp products, such as egg cartons, food trays, and other food containers from molded pulp. The All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing industry acquires its raw materials (such as pulp and bulk paper) from paper manufacturers and pulp mills. It also purchases flexible packaging to store its products from plastics producers. The products made include cartons, cigarette paper, paper filters, paper dishes, plates, trays and cups etc. Such products are sold mainly to grocery wholesalers and retailers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.